Pune is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Capital of Pune district and the 8th largest urban conglomeration in India, with a population of 4.5 million. It is the second largest city of Maharashtra (wikipedia enclopedia). It is located approximately 150 kilometres east of Mumbai, at an altitude of 560 metres above sea level. It is situated at the Western edge of Western Ghats on the Deccan plateau. Pune is widely considered as the cultural hub of the Marathi speaking Maharashtrians. It is known as the 'Oxford of the East', due to the location of several reputed educational institutions.

Bhimashankar Temple: Bhimashankar Temple Jyotirlinga was built in the 18th century, with the supervisation of mighty Maratha ruler Shivaji.

Bhuleshwar Temple: Bhuleshwar Temple was built in the 13th century, dating back to the era of the Pandavas.

Pataleshwar Cave Temple: Pataleshwar Cave Temple was built in the 8th century, spelling the word magnificence in rock from the very start.

Jejuri Temple: Jejuri Temple is the structural masterpiece in several respects, having strong Islamic influences.

Alandi: Alandi Temple was built in 1570, in the memory of Saint-poet Dnyaneshwar.

Dehu: Known as the place of Saint Tukaram, the Dehu Samadhi Temple was built in 1723.

Chaturshringi Temple: Built in the times of Chatrapati Shivaji, Chaturshringi Temple has been built on four mountain peaks.

Kasaba Ganapati Temple: The first Ganapati idol to be established in Pune, Kasaba Ganapati Temple, was graced by of Shivaji's mother Rajmata Jijabai.

Tulasi Baug Ganapati: Tulasi Baug Ganapati has a new idol put up every year, the fourth Ganapati to be established for Pune.

Parvati Hill and Temple: Parvati Hill and Temple located at quite a lofty height, served the private shrine of Peshwa Baji Rao.

Tambadi Jogeshwari: Tambadi Jogeshwari is the second Ganapati established in Pune, and the revered deity of many Puneites still today.

Shri Mahalasa Narayani TempleShri Mahalasa Narayani Temple is situated in Mardol in the state of Goa. The ruling deity of the temple is dedicated to goddess Mahalasa. This temple is known to be as old as 450-years. The annual fair of Mahalasa Narayani Temple is considered to be its main festival. It is one of the most famous temples in Goa.

•

Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara TemplePuttur Shree Mahalingeswara Temple is located in Puttur in Karnataka. The ruling deity of this temple is Lord Mahalingeshwara. It is an ancient temple which was built around eleventh or twelfth century. Directorate of Archaeology and Museums is presently responsible for the maintenance and conservation of this ancient temple of Karnataka.

•

Mosque of Mujahid KhanMosque of Mujahid Khan situated in Rajasthan is an imposing building built during the Muslim period. The mosque was constructed by Mujahid Khan on 12th Rabi I, 848/29 June, 1444161. The mosque is known to be well maintained and most of its original features are preserved.

•

Aurangzeb`s MosqueAurangzeb`s Mosque is located in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb is credited with the establishment of this mosque. The mosque is stretched over a wide area and is supported by many pillars that are carved beautifully.

•

Mosques in PuducherryMosques are a vital part of the heritage of Pondicherry. Like many other religious centers in Puducherry, these mosques are quite old and the religious practices are known to be conducted in them with a lot of devotion and loyalty.